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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a computer?
What does the term 'computer' originally refer to?
What does the term 'computer' originally refer to?
When was the first recorded use of the word 'computer'?
When was the first recorded use of the word 'computer'?
What were tally sticks used for?
What were tally sticks used for?
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What were human computers specialized in during the early days?
What were human computers specialized in during the early days?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of a Computer
- Being electrical or mechanical is a characteristic of a computer.
Origin of the Term 'Computer'
- The term 'computer' originally refers to a human being who performs calculations.
Early Use of the Word 'Computer'
- The first recorded use of the word 'computer' was in 1613.
Tally Sticks
- Tally sticks were used for counting and record-keeping.
Human Computers
- During the early days, human computers were specialized in performing mathematical calculations and data processing.
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Test your knowledge of computers with this quiz! Explore the fundamental principles and characteristics that make computers such powerful machines. Challenge yourself with questions on instruction execution, data manipulation, and more.
